~ design process - study task 1 - OUGD504 ~

Study task 1 

This study task was to get into groups and write down the elements we thought were influential parts of the design process.

We split ours into 5 sections. 

Brief - We included preparation to receiving the brief, being calm and in a good place ready to be creative and inspired (coffee, food). Then actually receiving the brief and highlighting certain words to help really understand the requirements, make notes and identify the problems that need to be solved.

Research - Once again we considered preparation for doing research, its something most people find quite tedious so we said clear your environment, maybe put on some music and get comfy beforehand. Explore internet, books, go out and explore and watch videos. Research content but don't forget to look into researching production methods and budget. 

Initial ideas - Looking at the problems identified when analysing the brief begin to think of design outcomes to solve it. Figure out which way of getting initial ideas down is most effective to you. Whether that's mind mapping, lists, sketches or all 3. Getting ideas on paper is the best way to develop them as you begin to visualise the elements more physically rather than conceptually. Discuss with other people to see if your ideas are viable. Ask why? why? why? Only informed ideas are worth developing.

Development - Decide on the materials and methods you want to use, experiment by creating mock ups. Create variations of your designs in order to get feedback from others on why some are more successful than others and why. After many mock ups and feedback on them you can neaten out any problems and prepare for final production. If in industry contact your client for their opinion, any changes and to discuss budget further. 

Production - Print/produce, present to client and enjoy that happy feeling of finishing the brief and getting paid.

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I think there are 2 issues with our groups design process idea. 

1. It's not entirely realistic, usually around the initial ideas/development stage there's a certain amount of chaos and madness. I think in my leaflet I will show this and suggest this is a good point to TAKE A BREAK. Sometimes as much as just getting out the house to see a new environment can clear your mind and inspire you much more than desperately searching Pinterest for inspiration.

2. It doesn't encourage asking WHY? enough, I think after each section you should ask yourself why each design decision has been made. As I personally think the more informed a design is the more effectively it meets the brief.